Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3083: An Act requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers

By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3083) of Daniel M. Donahue and Erika Uyterhoeven relative to requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requires public disclosure of tax-related information by corporations, promoting fiscal transparency and accountability under Revenue.80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 1974: An Act aligning the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1974) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to align the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAligns long-term and short-term capital gains tax rates, closing a loophole favoring high earners and promoting fiscal responsibility per revenue-focused tax policy.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3013: An Act establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3013) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for public waterway users, directly creating a tax policy change under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tax credit for public waterway transportation users, promoting alternative transit and sustainable transportation options within the transportation policy framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3119: An Act relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3119) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes tax on broadband equipment to generate state revenue, directly advancing fiscal management through new tax policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 6, 2026

S 1924: An Act increasing the excise tax rate for jet fuel

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the excise tax rate for jet fuel. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases jet fuel excise tax for revenue generation, directly advancing state budget funding through tax policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3097: An Act relative to the bundled cell phone taxation

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3097) of Paul K. Frost and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directly addresses sales tax application on telecom devices (Revenue subject), indicating tax policy implementation for fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 2092: An Act relative to excise tax collections of electric motor vehicles

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2092) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to apply rebates to reduce the MSRP of an electric vehicle in the calculation of motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces excise tax revenue by lowering taxable MSRP via rebates, directly limiting state tax collections under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyApplies rebates to reduce EV excise tax, promoting electric vehicle adoption and clean energy transition per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill applies rebates to reduce EV excise tax, promoting sustainable transportation adoption through financial incentives for electric vehicles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3133: An Act relative to a sewage line tax credit

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3133) of Steven S. Howitt relative to a sewage line tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax credit provides direct tax relief for sewage line installation, aligning with support indicators for tax relief measures under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2029: An Act relative to the fair taxation of alcoholic beverages

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2029) of Jason M. Lewis and Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to the fair taxation of alcoholic beverages. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill addresses tax structure for alcoholic beverages, aiming for 'fair taxation' which supports fiscal management and revenue collection under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2035: An Act to eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2035) of Jason M. Lewis and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates tax deduction for pharma marketing, closing a tax loophole to increase revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence

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